Contracts Manager/Estimating Manager

Combined Selection Group Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager/Estimating Manager to oversee commercial glazing and architectural glass projects in the West Midlands. You will manage contracts from award to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with main contractors, clients, architects, suppliers and subcontractors, review contracts and drawings, manage variations and payments, and supervise site teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial glazing projects from contract award through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, quality, and commercial performance.
• Liaise closely with main contractors, clients, architects, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, margins, labour, materials, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials are available in line with project programmes.
• Work closely with estimators, project managers, site managers, and installation teams.
• Attend client and site meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Manage project programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee subcontractors and installation teams to ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant health & safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Resolve project issues and disputes quickly and effectively.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, reporting, and commercial records are maintained.

Job description

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager/Estimating Manager to oversee the successful delivery of commercial glazing and architectural glass project The Contracts Manager will take responsibility for projects from contract award through to completion, managing commercial performance, programme, client relationships, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial glazing projects from contract award through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, quality, and commercial performance.
• Liaise closely with main contractors, clients, architects, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review contracts, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project costs, margins, labour, materials, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials are available in line with project programmes.
• Work closely with estimators, project managers, site managers, and installation teams.
• Attend client and site meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Manage project programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee subcontractors and installation teams to ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant health & safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Resolve project issues and disputes quickly and effectively.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, reporting, and commercial records are maintained.